Anatomical variations of Koerner’s septum: a computed tomography–based, single-centered study

• Published in: Surgical and radiologic anatomy (English ed.) Vol. 46; no. 7; pp. 1057 - 1062
• Main Authors: Alhashemi, Maha, Al-Ajmi, Eiman, Al Yafai, Abdullah, Al Lawati, Abdullah, Al Zaabi, Khalid, Sirasanagandla, Srinivasa Rao
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Paris Springer Paris 01.07.2024; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Anatomic Variations; Anatomy; Bone surgery; Computed tomography; Imaging; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Orthopedics; Patients; Radiology; Semicircular canals; Septum; Sex differences; Surgery; Temporal bone; Tomography; Koerner’s septum; Ear surgery; Temporal bone; Middle ear; Mastoid process

Background Koerner’s septum (KS) is a bony plate located at the junction of the petrous and squamous parts of the temporal bone. The reported prevalence of KS varied between studies. KS variations are associated with various pathologies and pose difficulties during surgeries. The study aims to deter...